Mines and Maras: The Human Cost of Gold in El Salvador

Trevor Wallacefilm screening2015

Mines and Maras: the Human Cost of Gold in El Salvador documents the ongoing struggle of the community of San Isidro against transnational mining corporations that threaten their drinking water supply. This investigative documentary delves into the murder of prominent activist and community organizer, Marcelo Rivera, whose loss has motivated widespread support for a total moratorium on Mining in El Salvador.

Trevor Wallace is an explorer, documentary film maker, and artist. Trained in human geography, conservation, and ethnographic filmmaking, Wallace has combined multiple disciplines to document a constantly changing and complex world.